Therapist profile
Matthew Christensen, LCSW
Idaho
LCSW - Anger and Relationship Support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Idaho / LCSW 36921
- NPI1013275544
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIdaho
About
- Anger management skills
- Emotion regulation
- Relationship work
About Matthew
Matthew Christensen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with 13 years of experience in mental health care. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy-related problems, and anger.
Matthew uses straightforward, person-centered methods in sessions. He listens for what matters most and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. He offers practical tools from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when those fit the person's goals.
In sessions he focuses on concrete steps people can try between meetings. That might include noticing triggers, practicing short emotion-regulation skills, or experimenting with different ways of talking about a problem. He emphasizes respect and pacing - moving at a speed that feels manageable for the individual.
He has experience helping people dealing with addiction, parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic health challenges, and complicated grief. He also brings experience supporting people grappling with abandonment concerns, codependency, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.
People who want a direct, down-to-earth approach to managing anger, reducing reactivity, or improving relationships may find his style fits. The work tends to combine listening, skill teaching, and problem solving aimed at clearer choices and steadier behavior.
How sessions work
Approach and how online sessions can work
Matthew commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and noticing unhelpful thoughts so people can choose actions that matter to them. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance when intense feelings get in the way. These methods are useful for anger, anxiety, relationship strain, and recurring patterns that cause trouble at home or work.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Matthew will talk with each person about goals and preferences and collaborate to pick strategies that match those aims. That collaboration guides whether sessions focus more on skills practice, processing painful experiences, or improving interactions with others.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online setting so progress continues between sessions.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting issues, intimacy problems, and anger among other areas.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a person-centered approach and draws on practical techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT, and EFT to help people notice patterns and try concrete strategies.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has 13 years of experience working in the mental health field.
What credential and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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